Unpossible

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈpɑsəbəl/

Definitions of unpossible

adjective used informally to mean something that is not possible or cannot happen

Example Sentences

A1 It is unpossible for a fish to live on land.

A2 For a human to fly without wings is unpossible.

B1 Some people believe that time travel is unpossible.

B2 The idea of a perpetual motion machine is often considered unpossible.

C1 Many scientists argue that teleportation is unpossible with our current understanding of physics.

C2 Despite advances in technology, achieving immortality is still seen as unpossible by many.

Examples of unpossible in a Sentence

formal The concept of perpetual motion machines is considered unpossible according to the laws of physics.

informal I think it's unpossible for us to finish this project by tomorrow.

slang It's unpossible for me to make it to the party tonight, I have too much homework.

figurative She believed that finding true love was unpossible after her heart had been broken so many times.

Grammatical Forms of unpossible

• past tense: unpossibled
• plural: unpossibles
• comparative: more unpossible
• superlative: most unpossible
• present tense: unpossible
• future tense: will be unpossible
• perfect tense: has been unpossible
• continuous tense: is being unpossible
• singular: unpossible
• positive degree: unpossible
• infinitive: to be unpossible
• gerund: unpossibling
• participle: unpossibled

Origin and Evolution of unpossible

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'unpossible' originated as a combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'possible', creating a negation of possibility.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'unpossible' fell out of common usage and was largely replaced by the word 'impossible' which conveys the same meaning. The shift in usage reflects changes in language preferences and the evolution of linguistic norms.